We have all heard the dangers to dogs around the 4th of July. We've all heard the horror stories. We have seen it in our own resident dogs and many of our fosters. While we as humans love to watch the beautiful fireworks, the loud booms and whistles from them are something totally frightening to a dog. They start to panic and go crazy; running, pulling, jumping -- anything to get away from the noise. How many dogs are lost, injured or killed each year due to 4th of July festivities is unknown, but I would hazard to guess the number of casualties is sizable.
It is 10:00 PM on July 4, a young, frightened dog is hit by a car, but it is a hit and run, the car continues on. The dog, injured, manages to pick himself up and steps right out in front of another car. It could have been disaster for this boy, but this time, the driver sees him in time and stops. The dog stares up into the headlights of the car as if to say "Please Help Me". He has just met his Rescue Angel!
The dog is taken to an emergency veterinarian hospital where he is examined, stabilized and made comfortable. He has injured his right knee and will require surgery. Now comes the tough part, the waiting to see if his owner comes looking for him, but no one comes despite intensive efforts on the part of his Rescue Angel to find his owners. The Rescue Angel cannot afford the surgery for him, if he doesn't have the surgery he will be put to sleep as unadoptable.
The Rescue Angel contacts local rescues to see if anyone can help and the information makes its way to Col. Potter. A few days ago, Fireworks officially became a CP kid! He is estimated to be 2 years of age or less. He is a cute, friendly little guy who was obviously someone's baby from the looks of him and his personality. Fireworks has had surgery to repair his knee. He had torn ligaments in his knee that were repaired and a torn miniscus that had to have part of it removed and the remainder repaired. He is doing well with some swelling of the knee which is to be expected and he's carrying that leg right now, but that will change as he goes through therapy and the leg starts to feel better.
Fireworks would appreciate your support of him as a Guardian Angel and I know after looking at his picture, you will find it hard to resist this adorable little boy. My thanks to his Rescue Angel, Susan K. who has just been approved as a new foster home and who will be fostering Fireworks. Please click on the above link if you would like more information on becoming a guardian angel for Fireworks.
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